Univerzitet "Džemal Bijedić" u Mostaru

What Univerzitet "Džemal Bijedić" u Mostaru does

Univerzitet "Džemal Bijedić" u Mostaru is a public university in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with continuous operation since 1977 (higher-education roots in Mostar dating to the 1950 Higher Pedagogical School). It is chartered and primarily funded by the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton government and delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes through 8 faculties (Agriculture/Mediterranean Studies, Economics, Humanities, Information Technologies, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Teacher Education, and Law), 5 university studies (Interior Design, Business Informatics, Tourism, Healthcare, Speech-Language Pathology, Cosmetology), and 5 institutes, enrolling approximately 5,000 active students across more than 60 programmes.

The university operates a single co-located campus in Mostar, including the rectorate, the new University Multidisciplinary Education Centre (UMEC), the University Library, Career Centre Mostar, Student Dormitory Antalija (capacity 173), and sports facilities. Core academic infrastructure comprises e-learning (e.unmo.ba), email services (mail.unmo.ba), and an in-house ICT and development-technologies service supporting teaching and podcast production inside UMEC; no proprietary AI/ML systems, research labs, or technology platforms beyond standard university IT are disclosed.

The business model is a hybrid of public funding and fee-based education. The cantonal government allocates operating and salary budgets (KM 8.5M for higher education in 2026, up from KM 4.6M in 2023, an 85% increase). Tuition is set annually by university decision and varies by programme and cycle (Decision on Tuition Costs for AY 2026/27 in force). A third stream consists of international project grants through Erasmus+ ICM (73 projects, 488 student/staff exchanges), the UK Government-funded UNIGEM with TPO Foundation, USAID PRO-Budućnost/CRS, UNDP, the Federal Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees (KM 1.242M UMEC reconstruction), and bilateral partners in more than 20 countries including University of Belgrade, KU Leuven, and University of South-Eastern Norway. Customers are domestic and regional prospective students recruited via open days, public admissions contests, and education fairs; a secondary segment consists of inbound international exchange students and partner universities.

Name

Univerzitet "Džemal Bijedić" u Mostaru

Legal name

Univerzitet "Džemal Bijedić" u Mostaru

Website

https://unmo.ba

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Univerzitet "Džemal Bijedić" u Mostaru is a public university in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes across 8 faculties and 5 university studies to approximately 5,000 students, funded primarily by the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Undergraduate graduate studies
• Academic research institutes
• International student exchange
• Professional study programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mostar

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: University charges tuition fees for various study programs. Tuition amounts are set per academic year via official decisions (e.g., Decision on Tuition Costs for Academic Year 2026/27). Revenue also includes fees for diploma verification.
2. Government funding: Primary funding from the Government of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton (HNK). Budget allocations for higher education increased from 4.6 million KM in 2023 to 8.5 million KM in 2026 (85% increase). Funding covers operations, infrastructure, and staff salaries.
3. International project funding: University receives funding through international donors and programs including Erasmus+, UNIGEM (UK Government), UNDP, USAID (PRO-Budućnost), and other international development projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Univerzitet "Džemal Bijedić" u Mostaru is a public university providing accredited higher education across 8 faculties and 5 university studies, delivering more than 60 first-, second-, and third-cycle study programs to roughly 5,000 active students in fields such as information technology, economics, humanities, law, education, agriculture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, business informatics, tourism, interior design, healthcare, speech-language pathology, and cosmetology. It complements instruction with international mobility (Erasmus+, Mevlana, bilateral), student housing at Antalija Dormitory, library services, the Career Center Mostar, and the newly opened University Multidisciplinary Education Center (UMEC).

Product overview

Univerzitet "Džemal Bijedić" u Mostaru is a public higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs through 8 faculties (Faculty of Information Technologies, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Education, Agromediterranean Faculty, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering) and 5 university study programs (Business Informatics, Tourism, Interior Design, Healthcare/Nursing, Speech-Language Pathology, Cosmetology). The university provides over 60 study programs to approximately 5,000 active students. Support services include the Career Center Mostar, Student Dormitory Antalija (capacity 173), University Library, and Sports Facilities. The recently opened University Multidisciplinary Educational Center (UMEC) serves as a new core facility for teaching, research, and student activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNIGEM: University and Gender Mainstreaming project - strategic initiative for gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence in higher education across 19 universities from BiH, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro
• UMEC

Products and services

• Fakultet informacijskih tehnologija (Faculty of Information Technologies) Faculty offering study programs in computer science, informatics, and information technology disciplines to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
• Ekonomski fakultet (Faculty of Economics) Faculty offering economics and business-related study programs to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Fakultet humanističkih nauka (Faculty of Humanities) Faculty offering study programs in humanities including languages, literature, history, psychology, and sociology.
• Pravni fakultet (Faculty of Law) Faculty offering law and legal studies programs to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Nastavnički fakultet (Faculty of Education) Faculty offering teacher education programs and natural sciences studies, with the largest single-faculty graduating cohort in 2018 (208 graduates).
• Agromediteranski fakultet (Agromediterranean Faculty) Faculty focused on agricultural and Mediterranean studies for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Građevinski fakultet (Faculty of Civil Engineering) Faculty offering civil engineering and construction studies to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Mašinski fakultet (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering) Faculty offering mechanical engineering programs to undergraduate and graduate students.
• University Study Programs (Dizajn interijera, Poslovna informatika, Turizam, Zdravstvena njega, Logopedija, Kozmetologija) Interdisciplinary university study programs in Interior Design, Business Informatics, Tourism, Healthcare/Nursing, Speech-Language Pathology, and Cosmetology offered alongside the 8 faculties.
• Univerzitetski multidisciplinarni edukacijski centar (UMEC) Multidisciplinary educational center providing teaching rooms, faculty offices, computer lab, meeting rooms, podcast space, student union offices, career center, and multifunctional spaces for teaching, research, projects, and new-idea development.
• Career Center Mostar Career services center providing guidance and support for students' professional development and job placement.
• Studentski dom Antalija (Antalija Student Dormitory) Student dormitory providing accommodation for up to 173 students per academic year, equipped with newly opened reading rooms and rest spaces.
• Univerzitetska biblioteka (University Library) University library providing extensive academic collections and research resources to students and staff.
• Sportski tereni Univerziteta (University Sports Facilities) On-campus sports facilities available to students and staff of UNMO.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 study programs across 8 faculties and 5 university studies
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SWARM (Serbian Robotics Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWARM (Serbian Association for Robotics and Manufacturin) is listed as a partner on the university website, suggesting collaboration in robotics, automation, or related technical fields.
• TPO Foundation (Transkulturalna psihosocijalna obrazovna fondacija)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPO Foundation and UNMO jointly implement the UNIGEM project ('University and Gender Mainstreaming') supported by the UK Government. The project involves 19 universities from BiH, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro, aimed at preventing gender-based violence and ensuring gender equality in higher education. UNMO has adopted a Gender Equality Plan (GAP) and established a Council for Gender Equality (Vijeće za ravnopravnost spolova).
• CulturWB (Culture and Tourism Western Balkans)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ capacity building project 'Strenghtening Capacities for Tourism Changes in WB: Building Competences for Quality Management of Heritage and Cultural Tourism'. UNMO participates in consortium with institutions from Croatia and Serbia.
• EUA (European University Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUA is a partner organization providing UNMO access to the broader European higher education community, policy development resources, and best practice networks across European universities.
• BH TelecomminorOthersBH Telecom offers StudentNet packages for university students, providing discounted telecommunications services to UNMO students as part of a student support initiative.
• COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNMO participates in COST (Coopération européenne dans le domaine de la recherche scientifique et technique), a European framework supporting networking and research collaboration across countries.
• SUNRISE (Sustainable Restoration and Innovative Solutions for Environment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner on UNMO website, suggesting collaboration in sustainability, environmental restoration, or related research areas.
• SusBiH (Sustainable Bosnia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner on UNMO website, suggesting collaboration in sustainable development, environmental, or social responsibility initiatives.
• BHQFHE (Bosnia and Herzegovina Quality Foundation for Higher Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHQFHE is a partner organization supporting quality assurance and accreditation in higher education across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Federal Ministry of Displaced Persons and RefugeescoreOthersThe Federal Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees provided KM 1.242 million for the reconstruction of the University Multidisciplinary Education Centre (UMEC) and terrace. This was a key infrastructure investment supporting the university's physical development.
• KU Leuven UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the STINT Erasmus+ project, UNMO collaborated with KU Leuven (Belgium) for internationalization capacity building. KU Leuven is recognized internationally with internationalization as a key strategic priority.
• Saarland UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExchange partner for student and staff mobility in the winter semester 2026/27. Nominations open to enrolled UNMO students for study exchange.
• MIND24 Network (Portugal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMIND24 network coordinated by the University of Porto. UNMO students can nominate for exchange at University of Porto, University of Minho, University of Aveiro, and UTAD (Trás-os-Montes) for academic year 2026/27.
• EASD Castello (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExchange partner for both student and staff mobility in winter semester 2026/27. Specialization in interior design and mobility studies.
• UniAdrion NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdriatic-Ionian university network providing exchange opportunities for UNMO students in the winter semester 2026/27.
• Mevlana Exchange Program Partners (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMevlana program with Turkish universities including Balikesir University, Kirklareli University, Akdeniz University, Uludağ University, Omer Halisdemir University Nigde. Covers student and staff exchange in humanities, social sciences, and applied sciences.
• USAID PRO-Budućnost / CRScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSAID trust-building and peacebuilding project implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS). UNMO signed a Memorandum of Understanding and the Peace Platform, committing to peace education through Nastavnički and Pravni fakulteti. CRS works with 70+ local communities in BiH.
• University of BelgradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral memorandum of understanding signed between UNMO and University of Belgrade. Includes mutual visits, joint research projects, conference collaboration, student mobility, and publication exchange.
• University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the International Summer School in Mostar on International Human Rights and Social Entrepreneurship. Partnership with University of Mostar. Seventh edition held in June 2019, awarding 7.5 ECTS.
• ESN-AIR (Erasmus+ project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ Capacity Building project 'Engaging Students for eNhancing internationalization practices in the Adriatic-Ionian Region'. Supports internationalization of higher education institutions across the Adriatic-Ionian region.
• JU Muzej HercegovineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of cooperation signed between UNMO and the Museum of Herzegovina. Includes joint cultural projects, student involvement in museum activities, and promotion of cultural-historical heritage.
• Narodno Pozorište MostarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of cooperation with the National Theatre of Mostar, a 70-year-old cultural institution. Includes joint cultural events and student involvement in theatre activities.
• Mostarski Teatar MladihminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with Mostar Youth Theatre (45 years active). Joint projects in dramatic education and cultural events for students.
• University of MostarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the International Summer School in Mostar. Both UNMO and Sveučilište u Mostaru jointly host the summer school alongside University of South-Eastern Norway.
• UNDP Bosnia and HerzegovinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNDP Resident Representative in BiH Renaud Meyer visited UNMO to strengthen dialogue with youth and support their role in societal development. Indicates ongoing relationship with UNDP.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Univerzitet u Zenici (University of Zenica): BiH public university with a mechanical-engineering and applied-sciences orientation, structurally similar in size and scope to UNMO and competing for the same regional tertiary applicant pool.
• Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci (University of Banja Luka): Second-largest public university in BiH, structured as a multi-faculty comprehensive institution offering comparable programs (IT, economics, law, mechanical engineering, education) and competing for the same national and regional student pool.
• Univerzitet u Sarajevu (University of Sarajevo): The largest public university in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a similar comprehensive faculty structure across humanities, law, economics, IT, and engineering. Directly comparable as a BiH public university serving a domestic and regional student base.
• Sveučilište u Mostaru (University of Mostar): The other major public university located in Mostar, BiH, hosting its own faculties and jointly running programs with UNMO (e.g., the International Summer School). Competes for the same Herzegovina student pool and faculty base, making it the closest direct peer by geography, public status, and program mix.
• Univerzitet u Tuzli (University of Tuzla): Public multi-faculty university in BiH delivering a comparable mix of technical, economic, legal, and education programs; serves a similar domestic student base and operates under the same national higher-education framework.

Regional players

• Sveučilište u Zagrebu (University of Zagreb): Croatia's flagship public comprehensive university; comparable in faculty breadth (IT, economics, law, engineering, humanities) but substantially larger and based in a different country, competing for cross-border BiH and Western Balkans students.
• Univerzitet Crne Gore (University of Montenegro): Public comprehensive university in Montenegro with similar faculty structure and Western Balkans orientation; UNMO exchanges with Montenegrin institutions through UNIGEM and bilateral programs, making it a regional peer in scale and scope.
• Univerzitet u Novom Sadu (University of Novi Sad): Major Serbian public university with multi-faculty, research-active profile comparable to UNMO in program breadth (technical, economic, legal, education); positioned as a regional competitor for Western Balkans students and researchers.
• Univerzitet u Beogradu (University of Belgrade): Largest public university in Serbia and a Core Partner of UNMO via bilateral MoU; comparable as a comprehensive regional higher-ed institution but operating at significantly larger scale and within a different national system.
• Univerzitet u Prištini (University of Prishtina): Largest public university in Kosovo operating a comparable comprehensive faculty model; competes for the broader Western Balkans tertiary student market and participates in similar regional cooperation frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYls2tho_vtFd0vdeDA5ldw
• Facebookfacebook.com/UNMO.BA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/university-d%C5%BEemal-bijedi%C4%87-mostar
• Instagraminstagram.com/unmo.ba

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries16 records

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